The Phenomenon of Bilingualism in Udmurt Literature (on the Example of G. E. Vereshchagin’s Works)

The article describes the phenomenon of bilingualism, expressed in Udmurt literature at origins its formation. An analytical insight this is undertaken on example works first writer G. E. Vereshchagin, namely, one his poems. introductory part briefly various possible forms a writer's which adopted by author under study. Several hypothetical versions are proposed to explain reasons for appeal self-translation. analysis lullaby “Glaucous, glaucous dovelet!” and translated version Russian, carried out Vereshchagin himself, provided. In course comparative study, similarities differences were found. It summarized that formation bilingual context begins with Vereshchagin. Through author's translation, poetic creativity also presented Russian-speaking reader time. revealed text poet successfully embodied national stylistics figurative expressiveness inherent original. study contributes understanding literature.